A robbery and shooting at an Ocala barber shop Saturday has caused the shop owner to increase nighttime security.

Police have accused the 31-year-old of killing his pregnant former girlfriend, Caitlin A. Albritton, 22, around 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Neighbors told officials they heard the pair arguing in their home at the Village Green Apartments before a single gun shot was fired.

Alachua County 911 operators will use a new tool to get more information on callers and help streamline the emergency response process.

Several incidents of a white male attempting to lure school-aged children into his vehicle were recently reported in both Alachua and Union Counties.

In response to an "embarrassing" accidental release of two murderers from the Franklin Correctional Institute, Florida State Sen. Rob Bradley said the senate will meet to prevent future mishaps.

Florida is removing about 3,000 call boxes by January 2014 because of their low usage.

The Florida Highway Patrol is cracking down on small cars dangerously speeding and merging in front of large truckers, which puts both cars in danger.

Larry Whitehead, wanted for murder in Gainesville, was arrested in South Carolina on Sunday.

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Wednesday a Tampa Sen. Arthenia Joyner proposed a tax on dealers's sale of guns and ammunition. The bill would place a four percent tax on dealers, with plans the money would go to mental health treatment and awareness.